Akrobat auf Schaukel (Acrobat on a Swing) [p. 27]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann
Artist, German, 1884 - 1950
The image contains loosely sketched, abstract lines forming interconnected shapes. At the top, there is an abstract shape resembling a cloud or a hat. The central part shows angular lines suggesting an abstract form of a figure or mannequin with a circular head and elongated limbs. The lower section gives a hint of an abstract representation of a reclining figure or stylized structure. The composition is drawn on a lined notebook page, indicating an impromptu or sketchbook quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 16.2 x 13 cm (6 3/8 x 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.46.18

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 14r

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a pencil sketch of a person in profile from head to mid-thigh, facing left. The individual is in a suit with embellishments. The facial features are simple with a notable nose and closed lips. The hair is short. The clothing is detailed with circular designs and notes. The background has a large circular stain in purple and brown colors. The page seems worn and has faint horizontal lines, possibly from a notebook or journal.

Zirkusartist im Kostüm (Acrobat in Costume) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann
1884
The image features a large circular shape resembling a purple and beige stain, occupying the bottom half of a brown rectangular background. Above this circle is a scalloped-edge rectangular shape in a lighter beige color, contrasting against the darker background.

Beckmann Sketchbook 24

Max Beckmann
1921
The image shows a sketch of a partial figure with a focus on the head and shoulders. The person is in a profile view, looking to the side. The facial features include prominent eyebrows and a dot on the face. The hair is shaded dark and neatly styled. The clothing is loosely drawn with circular patterns. The sketch has purple and brown stains on lined notebook paper, suggesting a textured appearance.

Weibliche Bildnistudie (Female Portrait) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann
1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Max Beckmann, Peoria; gift to NGA, 1984.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2010

  • Zeiller, Christiane, Gerd Presler.Max Beckmann : die Skizzenbücher = the sketchbooks. II. Ostifildern, 2010: 571, no. 14r

Wikidata ID

Q64611332

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